Discover farming

Meet the farm animals and explore the farm's produce.

Experiences

Students get the low-down on the economics of farming and discover how the 'inputs' of climate, soil and markets influence the way farms are managed.

At the wool shed they learn about shearing and crutching, and the wonders of wool, before exiting down the sheep chute. A milking demonstration gets them musing about milk, before churning some into butter. 

Then, dodging cow-pats ('nature's fertiliser'), a tour of the farm brings students face to face with Timmy the turkey, the squawking chickens and Ambury's four-legged inhabitants.

Year level

Year 4-8

Learning areas

Science, living world, technology, nature of technology, social sciences

Maximum students

Three classes (approx 90 students)

Location

Ambury Regional Park

Available dates

All year. Cows are milked in Terms 3 and 4 only.

Cost

Half-day programme: $7 per student

Contact details

Phone: 09 890 8646

Email: ambury.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Ambury Regional Park
43 Ambury Road
Māngere Bridge

Directions: Show map